Who We Are

Our Journey

Our mission is to help anyone willing to put forth the effort in changing ones lives for the better in all aspects - diet, health, fitness, life balance, or spirituality. To offer people something that will help them become “better than they were yesterday” no matter where they are in their own personal journey.

Juliya

My name is Juliya. About two years ago, I was sick of what I saw in the mirror. At 41 years of age I was an overweight woman with low self-esteem, hiding under baggy clothes and avoiding public events. I decided it was time to change all that, immediately.

I wanted to prove to myself and everyone else that age is just a number and not an excuse to give up on improving ones health and self-image. To prove that one can change at any age.

​And I did it!​In about 10 months I dropped 60 Lbs., going from 181 to 121 pounds! And I experienced so many new things on this journey.

​I learned of the enormous variety of healthy food choices available to me. I discovered sport and exercise activities that I can perform at any given time or place, regardless of budget limitations. I learned about the importance of being my true self, how to take care of my body, and how to find emotional and physical balance.

I embraced the Whole-Food, Plant-Based, No-Oil, No-Refined-Sugar, Gluten-Free lifestyle. Will I stick to it forever? I’m not sure; I’m not into dogma. I may cheat occasionally and when I do I will be honest about it, although I do really love this way of living and have no intention of changing it. It gives me energy and balance. It inspires me and keeps me focused.

I was fortunate to arrive at this lifestyle by choice, rather than a medical misfortune. I am hopeful that this lifestyle will keep me healthy to enjoy many years of life in good mental and physical shape.

I want to share my discoveries with all of you. Welcome to our blog and thank you for taking interest in this Lean & Clean Journey